Callous and unemotional traits
Persistent pattern of behavior reflecting disregard and lack of empathy for others
Callousāunemotional traits (CU) are distinguished by a persistent pattern of behavior that reflects a disregard for others, and also a lack of empathy and generally deficient affect. The interplay between genetic and environmental risk factors may play a role in the expression of these traits as a conduct disorder (CD). While originally...